Castro County, TX
Living in Castro County
Bikeability18
Walkability37
Commute92
Public Transit27
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports10
Hospitals48
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation-175 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate32%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$493Median Monthly Rent+$43 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Castro County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Castro County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Castro County
Inland Flooding43
Tornado24
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Castro County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Castro County, TX
First Baptist Kindergarten
21 miles, N
St Anthony Catholic School
22 miles, NW
Ascension Academy
47 miles, N
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
49 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Castro County, TX
West Texas A & M University
37 miles, NE
Wayland Baptist University
38 miles, SE
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
67 miles, W
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
69 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Castro County, TX
Plains Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NW
Hereford Regional Medical Center
21 miles, N
Parmer County Community Hospital
27 miles, W
Swisher Memorial Hospital
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Castro County, TX
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
57 miles, NE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
65 miles, SE
Lea County Regional Airport
139 miles, SW
Roswell Air Center
156 miles, SW